--- product_id: 179823302 title: "Cold Steel Nightfall Series Premium" brand: "cold steel" price: "1743 zΕ‚" currency: PLN in_stock: null reviews_count: 12 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/179823302-cold-steel-nightfall-series-premium store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 5mm thick blade - perfect balance of strength & agility 5 5/8" Kray-Ex handle - ergonomic, secure grip CPM 3-V powdered super steel - ultimate edge retention Cold Steel Nightfall Series Premium **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** 1743 zΕ‚ **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Own the edge that never quits β€” Cold Steel Nightfall, where power meets precision. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cold Steel Nightfall Series Premium by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** 1743 zΕ‚ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/179823302-cold-steel-nightfall-series-premium) ## Best For - cold steel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cold steel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **DLC Coating Durability:** Diamond-like carbon finish resists wear and corrosion, keeping your blade looking and performing like new. - β€’ **Ergonomic Kray-Ex Handle:** Comfort meets control with a 5 5/8" handle designed for all-day use and confident handling. - β€’ **Unmatched Edge Retention:** CPM 3-V steel keeps your blade razor-sharp for weeks of hardcore useβ€”sharpen less, do more. - β€’ **Tanto Geometry Powerhouse:** Thick 5mm blade profile engineered for maximum strength without sacrificing cutting precision. - β€’ **Versatile 17.6" Overall Length:** Big enough to tackle heavy-duty chopping yet balanced for precise slicing and outdoor tasks. ## Overview The Cold Steel Nightfall Series Premium features a 12" CPM 3-V powdered steel tanto blade with a robust 5mm thickness, paired with a 5 5/8" Kray-Ex handle for ergonomic grip. Its DLC coating enhances wear resistance, making it a durable, high-performance fixed blade knife ideal for hunting, chopping, and tactical use. Designed for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts who demand strength, sharpness, and reliability in one sleek package. ## Description Made with the same level of quality and attention to detail as our Japanese classics but trading San Mai for premium American CPM 3-V powdered super steel. The CPM 3-V Magnum Tanto II features a highly wear-resistant DLC (diamond like) coating, and honed to a screamingly sharp edge. Review: Low Key, one of the greatest things they've ever made. - It's amazing that you can buy a knife made with this much of this wonder steel for this little, finished this well. Imagine having a long sharp blade, that will stay sharp essentially forever, unless you are cutting other metal, or a ridiculous amount of something. The blade geometry on this is so absolutely perfect to support a thicker than usual blade with two or three times the strength of a typical knife blade because of the steel used, and the needfully thick profile. It feels like they went for maximum comfortable weight, that would still support the "Tanto Doctrine" for blade geometry. Which, to my knowledge, to date, hasn't been really beaten by anybody when factoring blade strength versus cutting ability. Tanto wins. And this is a big one of those. it means having a stupidly big blade, that's very easy to wield, while being stronger than it has any need to be. That's a great thing to have in an inexpensive knife steel like AUS-8. It's a freaking miracle to have in a godsteel like CPM 3V. In it's size, it's like the benefit of having a modern wakizashi or katana in T10 tool steel. Ridiculously strong yet flexible blade that can take a hit, but will still stay sharp forever. The downside? sharpening is not fun. That said you don't have to do it often. My one big trip using this amazing blade to clear brush, it was still almost razor sharp after weeks of solid use. I also used it to chop down a smallish tree, and size logs for a fire. Still sharp. I only had to touch it up after a solid two weeks of abuse. In my mind, it already paid for itself. It would still slice paper, but hang up at rough sections. True to CPM 3V, I had no roll-overs. Especially with Tanto blade geometry. Just dull sections that needed touched up. Bringing the entire blade back to razor sharp took 5 minutes on a machine with a super fine 1200 grit diamond wheel and water at 120rpm, followed by some stropping with a 20 dollar wal-mart leather belt. With your expert arkansas stone work, it would probably have taken twenty minutes to get a slightly better result than I did. This is a big, expensive piece of steel. If you need something like this, it's worth it. I needed a big durable blade. This fits that bill. Honestly it's gross overkill, but the good kind. The kind that could be a weapon in a pinch if needed, and an insanely deadly one. I don't know why sometimes it's only Cold Steel filling a niche in the market, but I'm glad the person doing it cares about their reputation enough to make something truly special. This is an excellent knife. Thanks Cold Steel. Your love of this art shows in this design. You should consider making wakizashi sized blades in CPM 3V. In this size you could literally plug the numbers into a computer for the tanto configuration, and with this steel, do half geometry. And carry it through. Even halving the angles on the blade. And the steel would handle it fine, and you'd only lose 25 percent of the strength of the design, but make a usable 20" blade. You could harden to rockwell 63-64 so it has a bit more springiness. The enduser would still garner most of the benefits of the edge retention of CPM 3V in a 20" blade. I wouldn't even offer a rounded edge. I'd market on the long tanto configuration, carried to Wakizashi size for the first time. Review: I'm truly amazed at how much useful and its ergonomics for all areas its easy to cross carry !! - Good fit and finish I'm passionate about the Samaria and there blade style but serious outdoors person it is a great chopper for a medium kiku! Don't regret it for not getting one there 249 at lowest at blade hq and knife works ! Great fit size and edge!! I'm not a cold steel fan as much as most but I'm saying darn she's Great so far !! For 180 down Don't regret I weighted a year and so glad I tried it for trout blowfish nothing else but a 10 in plus light blade will slice prickers and fall small trees Ron hood made the hoodlums but he passed so I no longer risk breaking the blade its a piece of art collectible and this does so well for a substitute!! I'm a mettalurgist! Typing on a smart phone and I am 6'3 with a set of speakers so excuse grammar and spelling!! Advice skip machetes and or get a Camillus carnivore ex and then get this for better light chopping as well as heavy the key balance edge retention acute sharpness and it is light it will cut what heavy slow blades can not cut !!!! ## Features - Material: CPM 3-V - Handle: 5 5/8" Long Kray-Ex - Blade Thickness 5mm - Overall Length: 17 5/8" - Blade Length: 12" ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B082R1JNLQ | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #515,411 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #2,218 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives | | Blade Edge | Flat | | Blade Length | 8 Inches | | Blade Material | Alloy Steel | | Blade Shape | Tanto Point | | Brand | Cold Steel | | Brand Name | Cold Steel | | Color | Magnum Tanto XII | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (106) | | Date First Available | December 13, 2019 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442019664 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Kray-Ex | | Included Components | Sheath | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19 x 3 x 2.5 inches | | Item Length | 17.63 Inches | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.6 x 8.19 x 2.13 inches | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Cold Steel | | Material | Other | | Model Name | 3V Magnum Tanto XII | | Orientation | Horizontal | | Package Weight | 0.66 Kilograms | | Part Number | CS-13PMBXII | | Power Source | hand_powered | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Hunting | | Reusability | Reusable | | Shape | Rectangular | | Size | One Size | | Special Feature | Full Tang | | Sport Type | Hunting | | Style | Japanese | | Suggested Users | unisex-adult | | Theme | Japanese | | UPC | 705442019664 070544201966 | | Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Color:** Magnum Tanto XII - **Handle Material:** Kray-Ex - **Included Components:** Sheath - **Model Name:** 3V Magnum Tanto XII - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Hunting - **Special Feature:** Full Tang - **Style:** Japanese ## Images ![Cold Steel Nightfall Series Premium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51C9MOdl-2L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this made in Japan? Thanks.** A: Cold Steel is no longer Made in Japan. They are Made in Taiwan. (July, 2021) **Q: Does the 3v steel scratch easily on the tango xii?** A: The Night Fall tanto has the DLC which is fairly resilient and scratch resistant under regular use. But any wood chopping and batoning will quickly begin to wear off the coating. **Q: Is this the regular master tanto or is it the painted master tanto?** A: The master tanto has a 6" long blade. This is the magnum tanto series with the coating. **Q: Is this item coated or polished** A: Coated black, even though the picture (at the time at least) showed a polished version. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low Key, one of the greatest things they've ever made. *by C***R on September 23, 2025* It's amazing that you can buy a knife made with this much of this wonder steel for this little, finished this well. Imagine having a long sharp blade, that will stay sharp essentially forever, unless you are cutting other metal, or a ridiculous amount of something. The blade geometry on this is so absolutely perfect to support a thicker than usual blade with two or three times the strength of a typical knife blade because of the steel used, and the needfully thick profile. It feels like they went for maximum comfortable weight, that would still support the "Tanto Doctrine" for blade geometry. Which, to my knowledge, to date, hasn't been really beaten by anybody when factoring blade strength versus cutting ability. Tanto wins. And this is a big one of those. it means having a stupidly big blade, that's very easy to wield, while being stronger than it has any need to be. That's a great thing to have in an inexpensive knife steel like AUS-8. It's a freaking miracle to have in a godsteel like CPM 3V. In it's size, it's like the benefit of having a modern wakizashi or katana in T10 tool steel. Ridiculously strong yet flexible blade that can take a hit, but will still stay sharp forever. The downside? sharpening is not fun. That said you don't have to do it often. My one big trip using this amazing blade to clear brush, it was still almost razor sharp after weeks of solid use. I also used it to chop down a smallish tree, and size logs for a fire. Still sharp. I only had to touch it up after a solid two weeks of abuse. In my mind, it already paid for itself. It would still slice paper, but hang up at rough sections. True to CPM 3V, I had no roll-overs. Especially with Tanto blade geometry. Just dull sections that needed touched up. Bringing the entire blade back to razor sharp took 5 minutes on a machine with a super fine 1200 grit diamond wheel and water at 120rpm, followed by some stropping with a 20 dollar wal-mart leather belt. With your expert arkansas stone work, it would probably have taken twenty minutes to get a slightly better result than I did. This is a big, expensive piece of steel. If you need something like this, it's worth it. I needed a big durable blade. This fits that bill. Honestly it's gross overkill, but the good kind. The kind that could be a weapon in a pinch if needed, and an insanely deadly one. I don't know why sometimes it's only Cold Steel filling a niche in the market, but I'm glad the person doing it cares about their reputation enough to make something truly special. This is an excellent knife. Thanks Cold Steel. Your love of this art shows in this design. You should consider making wakizashi sized blades in CPM 3V. In this size you could literally plug the numbers into a computer for the tanto configuration, and with this steel, do half geometry. And carry it through. Even halving the angles on the blade. And the steel would handle it fine, and you'd only lose 25 percent of the strength of the design, but make a usable 20" blade. You could harden to rockwell 63-64 so it has a bit more springiness. The enduser would still garner most of the benefits of the edge retention of CPM 3V in a 20" blade. I wouldn't even offer a rounded edge. I'd market on the long tanto configuration, carried to Wakizashi size for the first time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm truly amazed at how much useful and its ergonomics for all areas its easy to cross carry !! *by J***. on October 24, 2023* Good fit and finish I'm passionate about the Samaria and there blade style but serious outdoors person it is a great chopper for a medium kiku! Don't regret it for not getting one there 249 at lowest at blade hq and knife works ! Great fit size and edge!! I'm not a cold steel fan as much as most but I'm saying darn she's Great so far !! For 180 down Don't regret I weighted a year and so glad I tried it for trout blowfish nothing else but a 10 in plus light blade will slice prickers and fall small trees Ron hood made the hoodlums but he passed so I no longer risk breaking the blade its a piece of art collectible and this does so well for a substitute!! I'm a mettalurgist! Typing on a smart phone and I am 6'3 with a set of speakers so excuse grammar and spelling!! Advice skip machetes and or get a Camillus carnivore ex and then get this for better light chopping as well as heavy the key balance edge retention acute sharpness and it is light it will cut what heavy slow blades can not cut !!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tai Pan in CPM 3V steel *by A***U on June 29, 2023* This Cold Steel dagger, Tai Pan, is the best fighting knife. Most daggers are in a very long and thin triangular shape with a needle thin tip and not too sharp edges. Yes, they are good at stabbing but that is it, they are not good at slicing. The Tai Pan has a wider profile and razor sharp double cutting edge. You can stab and slice with Tai Pan. Since a dagger is mostly used for stabbing so you want a strong and tough tip and that is where CPM 3V steel is great. The 7.5" blade is about perfect size for good balance and fast in the hand. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/179823302-cold-steel-nightfall-series-premium](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/179823302-cold-steel-nightfall-series-premium) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*